ABOUT US
Why we do what we do
Muscle & Movement Rehab is a multi-disciplinary health and fitness clinic in the heart of Scarborough, ON. Our clinic was founded in 2021 by Dr. Anojan Sivalingam and it is based on the foundations of integrity and ingenuity.
Our clinic offers various health, rehab, and fitness services under one roof to provide patients with the utmost convenience and accessibility. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality of health care and fitness services to our members by combining world class equipment and the highest level of research with passionate and motivated health care practitioners.
Our team is trained and ready to:
1) Treat you for acute and traumatic injuries.
2) Get you feeling better from your chronic and prolonged injuries.
3) Help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
4) Optimize your performance in your designated sport.
5) Give you some YOU TIME to help you relax from your every day stressors.
We believe people of all fitness levels should be able to feel and train like an athlete!
Here are few conditions our expert
practitioners can help you with:
- Headaches, Migraines and Jaw Pain
- Whiplash, Vertigo and Concussions
- Neck and Back Pain
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Disc herniations, Spinal Stenosis and Sciatica
- Shoulder Tendinopathy, Frozen Shoulder
- Pre and Post Shoulder Surgery
- Golfer's Elbow, Tennis Elbow and UCL Injury
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Wrist Pain
- Pre/Post Hip and Knee Replacement
- ACL, MCL, LCL and Meniscus injuries
- Pre and Post Knee Surgery
- Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
- Inversion and Eversion Ankle Sprains
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- General Posture Correction
- WSIb
- MVA
Our Team
Swetha Ronald
Office Admin
Swetha is a part-time receptionist at Muscle & Movement Rehab and is currently in the process of applying for her Master’s in Physiotherapy.
She loves meeting new people and looks forward to helping you navigate through your health and fitness journey at the clinic.
In her spare time, she likes to find fun ways to be active, whether it be biking, ice skating, going to the gym or going for nature walks.
Shivarny Maheswaran
Office Admin
Shivarny is a part-time receptionist at Muscle & Movement Rehab and a 3rd-year chiropractic student at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Her passion for healthcare has driven her to work at various clinics over the past 5 years. She finds fulfillment in interacting with patients and enhancing their overall experience at the clinic.
She looks forward to assisting you on your journey to wellness!
Dr. Anojan Sivalingam
Chiropractor/ Clinic Director
Dr. Anojan is a diversified chiropractor who graduated Cum Laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Prior to finishing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Science from York University in Kinesiology and Health Science.
As a musculoskeletal expert, Dr. Anojan uses various diagnostic tests to holistically analyze his patients to determine the root cause of their problems. He utilizes manual therapy techniques such as targeted muscle release therapy (MRT), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizations (IASTM), manual mobilizations/manipulations, acupuncture, athletic taping, cupping and exercise rehab to resolve patient complaints and optimize their health and performance.
Dr. Anojan’s experience as a national-level track and field shot putter has led to his special interest in working with patients, of all ages, to improve their body’s overall performance. Working with world-class coaches and being a sport and performance driven coach for the past 7 years, has given Dr. Anojan extensive knowledge on how to manipulate the human anatomy and biomechanics to allow the body to perform at its highest capacity. He works with his patients to create individualized treatment plans that are supported by the most up-to-date scientific research available, to expedite the recovery processes and improve their function.
As the Clinic Director and Chiropractor, Dr. Anojan’s overall goal is to provide a positive and impactful experience to each patient that walks through the doors of Muscle & Movement. Please call our clinic at (416) 293 – 0696 to book with Dr. Anojan.
Vanessa Madden
Registered Massage Therapist
Vanessa is a registered massage therapist who graduated from the massage therapy program at Centennial College in 2009 and has over 13 years of experience.
Early on in her career, she volunteered as a massage practitioner in Ghana, Africa where she had the privilege to work alongside a local physiotherapist and provide massage therapy treatments for the residents in remote communities who were suffering from physical disabilities and chronic conditions. Through this experience, Vanessa was given the opportunity to treat various musculoskeletal injuries and conditions that challenged her early in her career as a therapist to learn, adapt, and provide impactful massage therapy treatments. Since then she has had a passion for treating with a purpose. Click here to book online.
Nigel Kamal
Registered Massage Therapist
Nigel is an RMT that graduated from Centennial College, earning diplomas in Massage Therapy and Fitness & Health Promotion programs.
During his time at Centennial College, he competed on the Men’s Varsity Soccer team, which awarded him a Scholarship, MVP and OCAA Academic achievements.
Nigel’s athletic background and experience working in patient transport has given him the ability and knowledge to work with a diverse patient population with various injuries and treatment needs.
Nigel utilizes evidence-based diagnostic orthopaedic tests to identify the root cause of his patient’s concerns and effectively treats them using different massage therapy techniques such as deep tissue release, relaxation, fascial therapy and hydrotherapy. Click here to book online.
Yasmin Dahelvi
Physiotherapist
Yasmin is a physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy in 2015 from Maharaja Sayajirao University, India.
Following graduation, she immediately enrolled in an intensive internship at a Level I trauma hospital where she was working different units (ortho-surgery, NICU, neurosurgical unit, burns unit, and plastic surgery). After completing her internship in 2015, she joined a fitness and rehab clinic where she worked with all age groups and treated patients with chronic conditions as well as post-surgical. Her years of experience have primarily been in orthopedic and sports injuries.
Yasmin believes education is the key to motivating her clients to actively participate and take control of their health during and after the treatment plan. Yasmin is passionate about what she does and takes a comprehensive approach to physical rehabilitation by providing patients with relevant education, an exercise program to maintain the benefits provided by her care and strategies to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Yasmin is committed to continuing her professional development by attending courses to ensure that the physiotherapy treatment provided follows evidence-based practice and that the most up-to-date techniques are used.
She loves spending her time outdoors with her family as well as cooking. Please call our clinic at (416) 293 – 0696 to book with Yasmin.
Dr. Shaida Farrokhi
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Shaida Farrokhi is a Naturopathic Doctor that has graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and is licensed and registered with the College of
Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO). She has also received a Bachelor of Science, from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Dr. Farrokhi maintains a general practice with a special interest in stress management, digestive concerns, weight and metabolic concerns, immune health, and pain management.
Using evidence-based medicine and naturopathic therapies, Dr. Farrokhi educates and empowers her patients to achieve their highest health.
She takes a patient-centered approach to healthcare and is passionate about working with her patients to enhance the quality of their
health — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Outside of the clinic, she loves to spend her free time hiking, working out, spending time with family and friends, and hanging with her furry friend Rico! Please call our clinic at (416) 293 – 0696 to book with Dr. Farrokhi.
Vithushan Navapalan
Registered Massage Therapist
Vithushan is a Registered Massage Therapist that comes from a 10-year background in Sports Nutrition and Personal Training. He is licensed with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and a Fitness and Health Promotion graduate.
He applies a hands-on approach to testing and treatment. His focus is to identify exactly what his clients need and simplify the steps to reaching their goals. He is experienced in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Fascial, Cross Fibre Friction, and Joint Mobilization techniques.
Outside the clinic he enjoys powerlifting and boxing Click here to book online.
Ashmeera Sridharan
Physiotherapist
Ashmeera is a registered physiotherapist who graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney.
Ashmeera has experience working in long-term care homes where she encountered various musculoskeletal conditions. She primarily utilizes manual therapy as well as exercise prescriptions to treat her patients. She is a motivated and eager therapist who is constantly sharpening her skillset by partaking in various professional development courses.
Outside of work, Ashmeera enjoys working out, playing tennis, badminton and volleyball! Please call our clinic at (416) 293 – 0696 to book with Ashmeera.
Priyanka Mehta
Resident Physiotherapist
Priyanka Mehta is a dedicated resident physiotherapist with 3+ years of international experience in providing compassionate care and personalized treatment plans to her patients.
She specializes in sports injuries, orthopedics and post-operative cases. She has experience working with the national level seniors cricket team – Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA), under the Board of Control for Cricket in India, where she worked on the field to prevent, overcome and rehab various sports injuries.
She has a passion for helping individuals regain mobility, increase strength and improve their quality of life. She believes in empowering patients through education and collaborative goal-setting to achieve optimal outcomes.
Outside of work, Priyanka enjoys dancing, meeting new people and exploring new places and activities. Please call our clinic at (416) 293 – 0696 to book with Priyanka.
Runali Fakare
Resident Physiotherapist
Runali is a resident physiotherapist who graduated with a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy in 2018 from Shreemati Nathibai Damodhar Thackersary University, India and completed her Master’s in Geriatric Physiotherapy in 2020 from KLE University, India.
She has experience working in acute care hospital settings, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation centres and in-home healthcare environments. Through her time as a physiotherapist, she has treated a vast range of patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations needing post-surgical and non-surgical physiotherapy care. Runali is also certified in Dry Needling, Athletic Taping, and Mulligan mobilizations.
As a dedicated healthcare professional, she is committed to patient-centred care and constantly thrives on putting her knowledge into practice by using an evidence-based approach.
She loves sketching, painting, dancing and exploring new things. Please call our clinic at (416) 293 – 0696 to book with Runali.